Ceylon tiger (Parantica taprobana)
Facts – Ceylon tiger
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Danaidae |
| Genus | Parantica (1) |
| Size | Wingspan: 80-90 mm (2) |
Status – Ceylon tiger
The Ceylon tiger is classified as Near Threatened (NT) by the IUCN Red List (1).
Description – Ceylon tiger
The Ceylon tiger (Parantica taprobana) is a large, striking butterfly with rich dark chocolate coloured upperwings featuring greenish-white markings (3). There are two streaks on the forewings that start at the base of the wing and extend outwards; there are also a number of spots towards the outer margin of the wings (3). The sexes are similar in appearance (2).
Habitat – Ceylon tiger
Inhabits the high tree canopy at elevations of over 3000 feet. Occasionally, the Ceylon tiger may also be seen in gardens amongst tree plantations (3).
Biology – Ceylon tiger
Threats – Ceylon tiger
Within Sri Lanka, the Ceylon tiger is not rare. However it is found only in this country and has a relatively restricted distribution, which makes it vulnerable (3).
Conservation – Ceylon tiger
There are no conservation measures targeting the Ceylon tiger.
Find out more – Ceylon tiger
Find out more on the Ceylon tiger:
-
Sri Lankan Insects (March 2004)
http://www.srilankaninsects.net/Butterflies/Danaidae/CeylonTiger/CeylonTiger.htm -
Michael and Nancy van der Poorten in Gehan' s Guide to the Birds, Butterflies and Dragonflies of Sri Lanka by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne.
http://www.jetwingeco.com
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Glossary
- Endemic: a species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
References
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IUCN Red List (February, 2011)
http://www.iucnredlist.org/ -
Michael and Nancy van der Poorten in Gehan' s Guide to the Birds, Butterflies and Dragonflies of Sri Lanka by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne:
http://www.jetwingeco.com -
Sri Lankan Insects (March 2004):
http://www.srilankaninsects.net/Butterflies/Danaidae/CeylonTiger/CeylonTiger.htm
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